Herbed Turkey and Cauliflower Skillet (Printable)
Lean ground turkey with cauliflower rice, vegetables, and herbs in one skillet.
# List of ingredients:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 small zucchini, diced
06 - 16 oz bag cauliflower rice
07 - 2 cups baby spinach
→ Herbs & Seasonings
08 - 1 tsp dried thyme
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/2 tsp dried basil
11 - 1/2 tsp paprika
12 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Liquids
14 - 2 tbsp olive oil
15 - 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
→ Garnish
16 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Steps:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove turkey from skillet and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the onion for 2 minutes until translucent, then add garlic, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Stir in the cauliflower rice and cook for 3–4 minutes, until just tender.
04 - Return the cooked turkey to the skillet. Add thyme, oregano, basil, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
05 - Pour in the chicken broth, add the spinach, and cook for 2–3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the mixture is heated through.
06 - Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cauliflower rice soaks up all those herbs and juices, making you forget you are eating low carb
- Everything happens in one pan so you can spend less time washing dishes and more time actually eating
02 -
- Do not skip the step of removing the turkey before cooking the vegetables or you will end up with gray, overcooked meat
- Cauliflower rice releases water as it cooks, so do not be tempted to add more liquid than the recipe calls for
03 -
- Use the largest skillet you own so everything has room to cook properly instead of steaming
- Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving because cauliflower rice can be pretty bland on its own